Hello, I'm Elijah Jakomo.
A dedicated and creative Bartender looking to work in innovative venues that bring energy and passion to the customer experience
Coming from a background in Performing arts and Events planning, I developed a great love for performance, organisation, and talking to new and interesting people, all of which I find to be key aspects of Bartending for me. I first developed my interest working behind the bar at the Midlands Arts Centre, as while it was a relatively simple bar with a few beer lines, it got me talking to customers with similar interests to mine, and other bartenders who had a more advanced interest. I became immediately fascinated with creating cocktails at home, leading to taking part in the EBS course. Since then, I have found great joy in the art of creating and presenting drinks, I feel more relaxed in myself and feel Bartending and Mixology has brought me together with more like-minded people.
Education
European Bartender School Sydney International Bartender Course (4 weeks) - May 2024
Stage2 online LAMDA Solo Devising Gold Medal - Jan 2022
Stage2 online LAMDA Solo Shakespeare Gold Medal - Oct 2021
Stage2 online LAMDA Solo Acting Gold Medal - Oct 2020
Birmingham Ormiston Academy online Performing Arts - Acting - Sep 2020
Work experience
Midlands Arts Centre - Birmingham, UK Venue Supervisor, April 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Cherry Reds Cafe Bar - Birmingham, UK Bar Staff, Nov. 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
The Strings Club - Birmingham, UK Music Instructor, Nov. 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Self-Employed - Birmingham, UK Private Tutor, Jan. 1, 2023 - Aug. 1, 2024
Chickenscratch Theatre CIC - Birmingham, UK Artistic Director, Oct. 1, 2022 - Oct. 1, 2023
Midlands Arts Centre - Birmingham, UK Customer Service Assistant, Sept. 1, 2021 - July 1, 2024
